Timothy K.
Timothy K.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Empathy and responsibility
Our best friend left us last year; a 15-year-old golden retriever, and he was our most important experience in training for dog care. My experience with elderly dogs and puppies has made me seasoned and skilled in practicing patience and understanding. My preparation for your stay is thorough, our yard is locked and mostly sterile, with room for your dog to stretch their legs and have a run around about as often as needed. I have two 24/7 pet hospitals on speed dial, and we have two vehicles ready for quick transport should the need arise.
Cat care experience
Timothy also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Tim previously watched Finn for us while we were out of town, and did a wonderful job. I felt completely at ease leaving Finn with Tim while we were gone. Finn instantly took to Tim, and I could tell he was in good hands. Tim even sent a few pictures of them on a walk and Finn playing with some toys. I highly recommend Tim if you're looking for a great pet sitter!
Tim is truly wonderful. You can tell right away that he genuinely loves animals and cares for your pet as if they were his own. He took the time to give our dog plenty of walks, attention, and of course, lots of snuggles. Tim is kind, trustworthy, and provided the high level of care we had hoped for. Most importantly, I always feel completely comfortable knowing my dog is safe and in good hands. It’s such a relief to have someone you can rely on, and I highly recommend Tim to anyone looking for a dependable pet sitter.
Timothy is truly one of those people who has a natural connection with animals, especially dogs. You can immediately tell how much he genuinely loves them by the way he interacts with them. He is patient, kind, attentive, and affectionate, and dogs seem to naturally gravitate toward him and feel comfortable around him. He is also incredibly responsible and dependable, which is just as important when you’re trusting someone with a member of your family. Timothy takes that responsibility seriously and makes sure the dogs in his care get plenty of attention, affection, playtime, and everything else they need. He doesn’t just make sure they’re taken care of—he genuinely enjoys spending time with them and treats them like they’re his own. We have personally trusted Timothy to care for our dog, Chip, including while we were away in Hawaii, and I never had to question whether Chip was in good hands. Chip absolutely loves him and is always happy and comfortable around him, which gives us so much peace of mind. I would recommend Timothy without hesitation to anyone looking for a pet caregiver. He is trustworthy, reliable, caring, and genuinely loves animals. I know how important it is to find someone you can feel completely comfortable leaving your pet with, and Timothy is absolutely that person. Any dog in his care will get lots of love and attention and be treated like part of the family!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
My schedule is open with a few dates in the near future taken. Otherwise, I am able to start at 6:30am daily. I can generally keep your pet until later into the evening and overnight.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Alignment Before our first sit, we will do a brief Meet & Greet to establish your pet's comfort zone. Are they high energy? That's good! I like showing pets affection, especially if they're anxious. Subtle body language cues that mean "I need space" vs. "I want a quick head scratch." A typical day under my care is predictable, peaceful, and entirely low stress: Feeding, water refreshes, and calm, low-energy relief walks. I speak in a soft voice. I cohabitate quietly. If your pet chooses to sleep under my desk or across the room, I let them be. If they approach for attention, I offer gentle, calm affection. My workspace is out in the open, and we have stair blockers to keep them with me on the ground floor. I send one or two brief text updates a day to confirm all is well. Photos will always be candid shots taken from a respectful distance—no forcing your pet to pose or look at the camera. While I practice a "light touch" approach, I am highly vigilant. I will immediately step in and contact you if I notice any of the following deviation triggers: Refusal to eat or drink over a period of time that is specified by you, since many pets are different. I will reach out if they stop drinking water when they should be, taking issues like this very seriously. Signs of physical distress (pacing, heavy panting, whining, or lethargy). Changes in bathroom habits or accidents in the house. Your pet's health is my number one priority. My place will be ready for your loved one: I pet-proof my home room-by-room, anticipating jumping, digging, scratching, chewing, or trash-rummaging, while inspecting my space from a pet's eye level. I maintain eyes on, supervise all toy playtime to prevent swallowing broken pieces. I use gates to block access to stairs. I will hide cords, easily swallowed things, and make sure it's clean. I vacuum regularly, secure window screens, and keep doors to dangerous rooms closed.
A typical day
If your dog needs to be let out sooner than my normal routine, I will provide that bathroom break for them if they rise early. I can give your dog 1-2 good walks a day and can take them to the dog park as well. I have a pretty sterile yard (astroturf and pebbles with a few bushes) that is safe for them, and they will be supervised at all times when outside. You can generally reach me anytime during your dog's stay.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTimothy can host up to 2 pets per night
- I can't take in pitbulls at this time (friendly mixes are often okay). I can care for puppies, infirm and elderly dogs, and dogs with special needs, but require a meet and greet.